Join the proactive Chip Methodology & Automation (CMA) team within Arm's Solutions Engineering organization As a CAD-DFT Engineer, you will develop and apply scalable strategies, sequences, and automation to optimize Arm-based SoC implementation. This role gives you the chance to work across IP, architecture, and product engineering areas. You will contribute to producing production-ready solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and time to market.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain DFT methodologies, flows, automation, and reference solutions for Arm-based SoCs.
Drive alignment and integration of DFT flows within end-to-end RTL-to-GDS and silicon enablement methodologies.
Collaborate with architecture, implementation, CAD, product engineering, customers, and ecosystem partners to ensure successful deployment.
Evaluate and enable new capabilities with EDA vendors and technology partners.
Lead technical reviews, resolve complex integration challenges, and drive methodology improvements.
Guide engineers and contribute to the DFT and automation roadmap within CMA.
Necessary Skills and Experience:
Minimum 3+ years of industry experience in DFT implementation, methodology development, and flow integration for complex SoCs.
Deep understanding of scan, compression, ATPG, MBIST/LBIST, JTAG/IEEE 1149.x, IEEE 1687, and hierarchical DFT methodologies.
Experience integrating DFT into implementation, verification, and signoff flows.
Hands-on expertise with industry-standard DFT EDA tools.
Robust automation and scripting skills (Python, Tcl, Shell, or similar).
Excellent debugging, communication, and collaborator management skills.
Proven ability to influence technical direction across cross-functional teams.
Preferred Skills and Background:
Experience with advanced-node SoC development.
Familiarity with chiplet or multi-die architectures.
Experience developing CAD, methodology, or automation infrastructure.
In Return:
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📌 CAD-DFT Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 ARM
📍 Bengaluru